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Eastern Bank recruits seasoned CRE lender Paul Davis to expand lending

Jun 23, 2026, 1:40 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A senior CRE lender hire can signal a commitment to growing loan origination and fee revenue; historically, banks with enhanced CRE leadership see modest up/down moves tied to loan growth expectations, even without immediate earnings catalysts.

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Eastern Bank announced Paul Davis, a CRE lending veteran with 25+ years of experience, to bolster its Boston CRE team. The move signals a strategic push to grow lending for multi-family, industrial, and mixed-use projects across New England, leveraging Davis’ relationships with family offices and private banking clients. If successful, CRE origination and related fee income could rise over the next 12–24 months.

  • Eastern Bank hires Paul Davis as Senior VP, CRE Relationship Manager.
  • Davis brings 25+ years in CRE lending across multi-family, industrial, and mixed-use.
  • He previously oversaw a multi-billion CRE portfolio at JPMorgan Chase.
  • CRE lending offerings cover multi-family, office, industrial, hospitality, and retail.

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